Myanmar joins second Asean-US Maritime Exercise in Indonesia


YANGON: Tatmadaw naval vessel (Kyansittha) led by Captain Khun Aung Kyaw arrived back in Yangon on Thursday (Dec 18) after joining the 2nd Asean-US Maritime Exercise (2nd AUMX) hosted by Indonesia from Dec 9-13.

The naval vessel (Kyansittha) left Yangon on Dec 3 to join the 2nd Asean-US Maritime Exercise, and arrived in Batam of Indonesia, on the morning of Dec 9. Between Dec 9 and 11, the leader and members attended the opening ceremony, and participated in negotiations for sea drills, table-top exercises, subject matter expert exchange, fun games, dinner event and tour.

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